The Challenges of Life Sub-themes: Explaining the World through our Foundational Stories; Destiny and Challenges of Life; Human Existence; Decisions Foundational stories are ways of making sense of life, of examining our past, of understanding our present, and of envisioning our future. Fate and destiny may play a role in our lives. Wherever we go, we meet life’s challenges. As we meet those challenges, we develop the qualities that enable us to grow, and we anticipate other critical challenges we may encounter. Challenges benefit both society and each individual; for without challenges, neither society nor the individual can move forward. Every challenge a society encounters provides opportunities for that society to examine issues, to foster the exchange of ideas, and to explore ways to rise to the challenge. The challenges we encounter lead us to examine our existence and to make decisions that shape our society and ourselves. The world influences us, and we, in turn, influence the world.
What do foundational stories teach us about life’s challenges? How do foundational stories equip us for life?
How do our perceptions of what is a challenge depend on our personal stories or experiences?
What qualities help us face challenges successfully? What are the benefits of challenge?
What are some of the challenges and struggles that have shaped society? How have those challenges/struggles shaped society?
What are the important decisions we will have to make in our lifetime? What are the consequences of making informed and uninformed decisions?
Resource Suggestions:
Major Integrated Resources
Nelson Literacy 10 (used by Heather Norrish at Loreburn) Crossroads
Audio Books on this theme (to support struggling readers)
Foundational stories are ways of making sense of life, of examining our past, of understanding our present, and of envisioning our future. Fate and destiny may play a role in our lives. Wherever we go, we meet life’s challenges. As we meet those challenges, we develop the qualities that enable us to grow, and we anticipate other critical challenges we may encounter. Challenges benefit both society and each individual; for without challenges, neither society nor the individual can move forward. Every challenge a society encounters provides opportunities for that society to examine issues, to foster the exchange of ideas, and to explore ways to rise to the challenge. The challenges we encounter lead us to examine our existence and to make decisions that shape our society and ourselves. The world influences us, and we, in turn, influence the world.
Resource Suggestions:
Crossroads
(to support struggling readers)
Into the Wild
Stuart
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1057500/
NFC
Rover
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/15/the-odds-ever-in-your-favor-ideas-and-resources-for-teaching-the-hunger-games/?ref=education